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Short title \par 2. Interpretation \par 3. Act to bind Crown \par 4. Establishment of Society \par 5. Object of Society \par 6. Functions of Society \par 7. Powers of Society \par 8. Membership \par 9. Constitution and rules \par 10. Notice of amendment \par 11. Recognition by Crown \par 12. Use of Red Cross emblem and designation \par 13. Society not incorporated society \par 14. No liability on members obligation of Society \par 15. Members to have no right property of Society \par 16. Regulations \par 17. Transitional and savings \par Schedule \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6700296 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5179511 -------------------------------------}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6700296\charrsid11033624 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6700296 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6700296\charrsid11033624 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6700296 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6700296\charrsid11033624 2002, No. 2}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6700296\charrsid11033624 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6700296 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6700296\charrsid11033624 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5179511 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 An Act to establish, recognise and regulate the Cook Islands Red Cross Society \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6700296 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6700296\charrsid11033624 \par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6700296 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (11 February}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6700296\charrsid11033624 2002}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6700296 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6700296\charrsid11033624 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid5443938 BE IT ENACTED}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid5179511 by the Parliament of the Cook Islands in }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5443938 Session assembled, and by }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid5179511 authority of the same as follows: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6700296\charrsid11033624 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 1.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 Short title}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6700296\charrsid11033624 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 This Act may be cited as the Cook Islands Red Cross Society Act 2002. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6700296\charrsid11033624 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 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Society; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11950400 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11950400\charrsid11033624 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11950400 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 The Conventions}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 has the meaning given to it by section 3(l) of the Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocols Act 2002; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6700296 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6761892\charrsid11033624 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6761892 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 Council}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 means the Council constituted in accordance with the Society}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 s constitution, or any body that substitutes the Council as the executive authority of the Society under the constitution; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6761892 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6761892\charrsid11033624 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6761892 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 Enactment}{ 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Islands Red Cross Society Incorporated (which was incorporated at Rarotonga on 23 February 1995 under the Incorporated Societies Act 1994); \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6700296 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6761892\charrsid11033624 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6761892 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 Fundamental Principles}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 means the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement as formulated from time to time by the International Conferences of that movement; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6761892 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-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 This Act binds the Crown. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6761892\charrsid11033624 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 4.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 Establishment of Society}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6700296\charrsid11033624 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 This su bsection establishes the Cook Islands Red Cross Society. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6761892\charrsid11033624 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 The Society is a body corporate with perpetual succession. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6761892\charrsid11033624 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 The Society is the same body corporate as the former Society. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6761892\charrsid11033624 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 5.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 Object of Society}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6700296\charrsid11033624 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 The object of the Society is to prevent and alleviate human suffering with complete impartiality, making no discrimination as to nationality, race, sex, religious beliefs, class, or political opinions. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6761892\charrsid11033624 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 In pursuing its object, the Society must act in accordance with the spirit and principles of the Conventions and the Protocols, and the Fundamental Principles. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6761892\charrsid11033624 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 6.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 Functions of Society}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6700296\charrsid11033624 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (1) The functions of the Society are as set out in the Schedule to this Act. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6761892\charrsid11033624 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 The Society may perform any of its functions, or arrange for its performance, to the extent only that its performance is consistent with the Society}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 s object. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6246685\charrsid11033624 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 The Society may at any time amend its functions as if the functions were a part of the Society}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 s constitution. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6246685\charrsid11033624 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 No amendment to the Society}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 s functions has any effect so far as it is inconsistent with any of the following: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6246685\charrsid11033624 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6246685 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 This Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6700296 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6246685\charrsid11033624 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6246685 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 Any regulations made under this Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6700296 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6246685\charrsid11033624 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6246685 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 The spirit and principles of the Conventions and the Protocols; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6700296 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6246685\charrsid11033624 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6246685 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 The Fundamental Principles. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6700296 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6246685\charrsid11033624 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 7.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 Powers of Society}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6700296\charrsid11033624 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (1) Except as provided in this Act, the Society has}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11033624 \endash \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14646183 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11033624 (a) The rights, powers, and privileges of a natural person; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14646183 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11033624 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14646183 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11033624 (b) Without limiting its generality of paragraph (a), the power to do any other thing it is authorised to do by- \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6700296 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11033624 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14646183 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11033624 (i) This Act; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14646183 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14646183 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14646183 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11033624 (ii) Any other enactment; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14646183 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14646183 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14646183 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11033624 (iii) Any rule of law. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6700296 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11033624 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11033624 The Society must not exercise any of its rights, powers, or }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 privileges, except for the purpose of achieving its object or performing its functions. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11033624 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 8.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 Membership }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6700296\charrsid11033624 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 The Society must not withhold membership from any person on the grounds of nationality, race, sex, religious beliefs, class, or political opinions. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11033624 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 9.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 Constitution and rules}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6700296\charrsid11033624 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (1) The council must govern the Society, and otherwise act, in accordance with the Society}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 s constitution and the rules. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11033624 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 The Society and its office holders, members, and associates must act in accordance with the Society}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 s constitution and the rules. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11033624 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 The Society may at any time in accordance with the Society}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 s constitution amend the constitution and the rules. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11033624 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 No provision in the Society}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 s constitution or the rules has any effect so far as it is inconsistent with any of the following: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11033624 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11033624 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 This Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11033624 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11033624 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11033624 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 Any regulations made under this Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6700296 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11033624 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14357900 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 The spirit and principles of the Conventions and the Protocols; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6700296 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14357900 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14357900 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 The Fundamental Principles. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6700296 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14357900 \par 10.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid14357900 Notice of amendment}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6700296\charrsid11033624 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (1) The Society must give written notice to the Secretary of the Ministry of}{ 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\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 Each amendment to the constitution made under section 9(3). \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6700296 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14357900 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 The notice must be given as soon as practicable after each amendment is made, and in all cases within 14 days of the amendment being made. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14357900 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 11.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid6312371 Recognition by Crown}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6700296\charrsid11033624 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (1) The Crown recognises the Society as }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6312371 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6312371 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6312371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 A voluntary aid society auxiliary to the public authorities for the purposes of the Society}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 s object, the Conventions, and the Protocols; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6700296 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6312371 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6312371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 The only national Red Cross society in the Cook Islands. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6700296 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6312371 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 The Crown must in accordance with resolution 55(I) of the General Assembly of the United Nations respect the independent and voluntary nature of the Society and the Society}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 s adherence to the Fundamental Principles. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6312371 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 The Society may carry out its activities anywhere in the Cook Islands and elsewhere. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6312371 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 12.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid6312371 Use of Red Cross emblem and designation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6700296\charrsid11033624 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 The Society may, in accordance with the Conventions, the Protocols, and any regulations made under this Act, use}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8979584 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6312371 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6312371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 The emblem of a red cross surrounded by a white ground; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6312371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6312371 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6312371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 The designation }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 Red Cross}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 . \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6700296 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6312371 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 13.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid6312371 Society not incorporated society}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6700296\charrsid11033624 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 The Society is not incorporated under the Incorporated Societies Act 1994 and nothing in that Act or regulations made under it applies to the Society merely because the Society is the same body corporate as the former Society. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6312371 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 14.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid1064964 No liability on members for obligation of Society}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6700296\charrsid11033624 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 Membership of the Society does not in itself impose on the members any liability in respect of any contract, debt, or other obligation made or incurred by the Society. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1064964 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 15.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid1064964 Members to have no right to property of society}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6700296\charrsid11033624 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 Membership of the Society does not give the members any right, title, or interest, either legal or equitable, in the property of the Society. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1064964 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 16. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid1064964 Regulations}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6700296\charrsid11033624 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (1) The Queen}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 s Representative may, on the recommendation of the Minister, make regulations by Order in Executive Council for all or any of the following purposes: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1064964 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1064964 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 Regulating the use by the Society of the emblem and the designation referred to in section 12; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6700296 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1064964 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1064964 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 Providing for such matters as are contemplated by or necessary for giving full effect to the provisions of this Act and for its due administration. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6700296 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1064964 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 The Minister must consult the Society before recommending the making of any regulations under subsection (1). \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1064964 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 17.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid1064964 Transitional and savings}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6700296\charrsid11033624 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (1) Unless the context otherwise requires, every reference to the former Society in any enactment, document, or agreement (whether in writing or not), in force immediately before the coming into force of this Act, is, on the corning into force of this Ac t, a reference to the Society. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1064964 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 Subject to section 9(4), the constitution of the former Society in force immediately before the coming into force of this Act, is on the coming into force of this Act, the Society}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 s constitution. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1064964 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 Subject to section 9 (4), every rule of the former Society in force immediately before the coming into force of this Act, is on the coming into force of this Act, a rule of the Society. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1064964 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 For the avoidance of doubt, }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6700296\charrsid11033624 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1064964 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1064964 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 The assets and liabilities that the former Society had immediately before the coming into force of this Act, are, on the coming into force of this Act, the assets and liabilities of the Society; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6700296 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1064964 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1064964 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 Every person who was a member, office holder, or employee of the forme r Society immediately before the coming into force of this Act, is, on the coming into force of this Act, a member, office holder, or employee of the Society, respectively; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6700296 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1064964 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1064964 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 Every body of persons that was a branch of the former Society immediately before the coming into force of this Act, is, on the coming into force of this Act, a branch of the Society. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6700296 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1064964 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1064964 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14312759 ___________}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1064964 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6700296 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1064964 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6956148 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 This Act is administered in }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1064964 the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6700296 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1064964 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1064964 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1064964\charrsid161317 SCHEDULE \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6700296 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1064964 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid161317 Section 6(1) \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1064964 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6956148 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid1064964 FUNCTIONS OF THE COOK ISLANDS RED CROSS SOCIETY \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6700296 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1064964 \par 1. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 To act in case of armed conflict, and in peace to be prepared to act in all fields covered by the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols and on behalf of all victims of armed conflict, both civilians and military; \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1064964 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 2.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 To contribute to the i mprovement of health, the prevention of disease and the mitigation of suffering by a programme of training and services for the benefit of the community, adapted to national and local needs and circumstances; \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1064964 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 3.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 To organise, consistent with any national plan, emergency relief services for the victims of disasters, however caused; \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1064964 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 4.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 To recruit, train, and assign such personnel as are necessary for the discharge of its responsibilities; \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1064964 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 5.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 To promote the participation of all persons (including young people) in the work of the Red Cross, recognising the special contribution of women to the Red Cross world}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6700296\charrsid11033624 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 wide; and \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1064964 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 6.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4867411\charrsid11033624 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841\charrsid11033624 To propagate the humanitarian principles of the Red Cross in order to develop among the population, and particularly among children and youth, the ideals of peace, mutual respect, and understanding among all peoples. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10293841 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5452180 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5179511 -------------------------------------------}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5452180\charrsid11033624 \par }}